The correct name for the compound is ________.
A)nitrogen oxide
B)nitrogen trioxide
C)dinitride trioxide
D)dinitrogen oxide
E)dinitrogen trioxide

Question

The correct name for the compound   is ________.
A)nitrogen oxide 
B)nitrogen trioxide 
C)dinitride trioxide 
D)dinitrogen oxide 
E)dinitrogen trioxide

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound name includes the prefix "di" which means two and the element name "nitrogen" which is represented by the chemical symbol "N." The compound also includes the prefix "tri" which means three and the suffix "oxide" which indicates the presence of oxygen. Therefore, the compound is dinitrogen trioxide.

The Correct Name for the Compound Is ________